Test Drive Post!

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Okay everyone, it's time to test some people out! The rules of the game are simple. You have a character you would like to try out as a native to the setting of this game. You want to see if this is the right setting to play said character in, right? Well, then all you have to do is drop them into this post as a top level comment with this as the header: Character name | Series (OC's just put Original here) | Planned Village Affiliation Then you comment around and play with everyone else! If you need some ideas on how to get started, you can drop your character in during the middle of a mission, have them at an eatery around their village, or maybe even just doing weapons practice. It's up to you how you want to set out, so feel free to put your characters in this version of the Naruto universe however it most seems appropriate. Just be sure to say where you put them somewhere in your post though, otherwise two people might not even be threading in the same country. One last thing! Remember that your character was born in this universe, so whatever else you decide, your character is a world native, even if they might be a tourist in the village you decided to test them out on. And that's it. Just be good to each other and have fun! Threads you do here can count toward future activity checks, so long as the person you're threading with gets in too. These threads can also be used for samples on your application. Communities♦ Main Community ♦ Missive Network ♦ OOC Community General Info♦ Premise ♦ Rules ♦ F.A.Q. World♦ Country Information ♦ Maps ♦ Sunshine Timeline ♦ Character Histories Applicants♦ Applications ♦ Character History FAQ ♦ Nationality Guide ♦ Taken

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[notbalanced]

He'd just settled down with a sharpened stick to start fishing when he felt someone come closer. Juugo went tense, causing the birds to twitter.

No, this was bad. He couldn't-- But the birds carried her description to him even if he wasn't looking. He knew what the shiny hard head-markings were. This was a ninja. He couldn't run; she'd chase him. Maybe if he kept his head down and didn't look her way she would decide he wasn't her business and leave.

Juugo did just that, but was unusually still, even when a fish swam through the water within easy reach of his stick.

But she came even closer, venturing to the ground. A choked, dismayed sound escaped him when she landed. This was really bad. He had to make her want to leave. His voice was a little hoarse when he finally spoke up.

"It's not safe. Go."

[abileunaspada]

"I'll be fine, really. I just want to talk," She held her hands then, showing them as open and unarmed while she approached. She didn't get within arm's reach though, staying several feet away so that she wouldn't scare him. It was kind of strange, like approaching a frightened animal -- that was the impression she was getting, anyway.

"Where are you heading, sir? If you don't mind me asking. That's all I want to know, okay?"

[notbalanced]

"No. No."

She didn't understand. It didn't care; wouldn't stop until she was smears on the ground, bones smashed to dust. He had to go. The stick dropped from his fingers, Juugo hardly noticing the splash and clatter. He took a step back, almost shaking with the urge to just run. The cold of the water against his bare feet made him jerk, and for the first time, Juugo met her eyes.

The one didn't look quite right, but Juugo wasn't sure why. She probably had a family, and they would scream and cry when she was dead. He had to get away.

Then she spoke and he latched onto it. Would she leave, if he answered the question?

"Somewhere safe."

[abileunaspada]

Smiling and being gentle. She had to do that in order to try and get him to calm down. She didn't approach anymore, seating herself to show that she wouldn't move towards him anymore. He really was spooked about something, wasn't he? Maybe... Maybe he was like her.

Her stomach flipped at the thought, at the insinuation, but she had to know for certain. She wasn't going to leave until then, and even if it was probably beyond her jurisdiction she wanted to help.

"Somewhere safe, huh... Are you running from something, sir? I didn't mean to frighten you, and I'm sorry if I did -- I'm not going to attack you, I promise."

[notbalanced]

Juugo didn't relax, even when she sat down. He took a few steps back, glancing around, as nervous as the little birds that fluttered around him. His friends were still there though, and they always seemed to know even before he did when it was going to come out, so he didn't need to run just yet. But soon. He couldn't chance it.

"No. No--" Juugo grabbed his own hair, nearly pulling it out. "It will come out. I don't want to hurt anyone; I have to get away. I have to go."

It was always there, like a whisper in the dark, but as his heart pounded he could feel it getting louder. No! She seemed nice; he couldn't. So that was when he turned and started to run. He was fast, for someone dressed in poor clothes for the weather and not a trained ninja.

[abileunaspada]

"Wait, please! What is it?" She ran as well, only enough to keep pace with him. He really was fast for someone who wasn't trained, which started to ping her suspicions all over the place. She was armed and ready, but the almost maternal concern just wouldn't leave her alone.

Finally she cut him off, making to grab one of his wrists lightly enough that he could pull it out of the grip easily if he wanted to. Concern was written all over her face and eyes both seeing and not were focused on him, "Please, tell me. Are you running from someone, sir? I promise I only want to help you."

[notbalanced]

No, no, no, nonoNO. He couldn't-- She couldn't--! It made him sick to even think about it but she had to run. Or he did--

"It's me. He was supposed to help, but he made me fight them and blood, so much blood--"

Juugo stumbled backwards, and when he spoke again, it was strained and high pitched, nearly a scream. "I don't want to hurt you too!"

It wasn't any closer, but he could almost feel it burning and swirling in his palms, underneath the coat of blood that never quite washed away. He stared at his hands and let out a choked sob. He just wanted to be safe, but that would never happen, so Juugo turned to start running again.

[abileunaspada]

"There's nothing to be afraid of!" Again she moved to cut him off, though she kept her distance for the moment. Her hands were still held up in a surrendering gesture, making sure that he could see she remained unarmed. He was so scared... It really got to her. She didn't want to see him fearful anymore.

"You're not going to hurt me, not if you don't try to. Please believe me, we're fine and we're in a safe place now. I can lead you to a safer place, and get some food and water for you. Is that all right, sir?"

[notbalanced]

"It wants to! Don't you understand? It wants to hit you and break you and smear you into the ground! I don't want to hurt you!"

He just had to run faster, get away. It was so close, and he could feel the burn. Black marks would be bubbling in his skin now. Maybe it would scare her away.

He didn't want to hurt her. He didn't.

[abileunaspada]

"No, I don't understand. What wants to break me?" She was frowning then, clearly still concerned even as the black marks started to appear. Those... they were clearly chakra-based, from what she could tell. He wasn't an enemy ninja though, his current state was simply too unstable -- even for an act. Just what in the world was going on?

"Look. I can defend myself from whatever it is, I promise. All I want is to talk and to help you, okay? My name is Adela. What's your name, sir?" It was hard to keep her voice level and calm then, and she never let her gaze leave him as she tried to talk to him and calm him down. He had been so at ease earlier, with birds even willing to rest on him. It was alien to see such a gentle person brought to this state.

[notbalanced]

Juugo went still. It was-- It was-- The birds suddenly took off, chirping in fear.

Why was he running? Look at the little thing. She was a ninja, and those were ever so much fun to kill!

He turned around, and black that had stained his skin was now moving across it with wriggling edges glowing like burning embers, and changing it into a sickening gray. Over half his face was covered, and the pale orange eye that had been so afraid was now black and yellow, and wild. Worse, he was grinning, and giggling.

"You really should have run! Now I will break you!"

More ember-edged-black spread, and then gray trailed across his skin, and his arm twisted sickeningly, growing in size and with spiky protrusions bursting out of it. The fingers on that hand now ended in serrated spines longer than a kunai. Juugo charged, laughing, and for someone with clearly no training, he was fast, and moreover, he was strong.